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Inch Park

Edinburgh, United Kingdom•4.4(617)•City Park, Playground

Explore extensive grassed areas, woodland pockets, and a historic 17th-century community centre in this spacious Edinburgh city park perfect for families.

Inch Park is a large city park located 2 miles south-southeast of central Edinburgh, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. The park features extensive grassed areas interspersed with pockets of woodland and small copses, creating a natural landscape ideal for outdoor exploration and leisure activities. The terrain is mostly flat, making it accessible for visitors of all mobility levels. At the heart of the park stands Inch House, a category A listed 17th-century building now serving as a community centre. The park's name derives from the old word "inch," referring to low-lying land near a river—the Braid Burn runs across the northern section of the park. Beyond traditional park activities, Inch Park offers Virtual Orienteering Courses available through MapRun smartphone technology, providing an interactive way for families to explore the grounds. The park is suitable for families with children of various ages, offering free access to outdoor spaces for picnicking, walking, playing, and discovering nature. Its combination of open spaces and woodland areas provides diverse environments for recreation and family-friendly activities throughout the year.

Opening Hours

Monday: 00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 – 23:59
Friday: 00:00 – 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 – 23:59
Sunday: 00:00 – 23:59

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 12 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

Google Reviews

4.4(617 reviews)
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Iain MacLennan

Iain MacLennan

6 months ago

A lovely parks for a walk on a nice day. Has a fantastic big play park for kids and a lot of flat areas to play ball games like football or cricket!

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Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson

2 years ago

Visiting from Bournemouth for a week and played at the Inch park basketball court 4 times, always had competition even in the rain. The court was pretty good, 5 out of 5, court was a bit small and a few shots went flying over the small fence. Three point line was short. Had flood lights at night. Surface was good. Rings had chain nets, also rings are a bit bouncy but okay when you get warmed up. Most of all, players were always friendly and up for a game. Thank you Inch Park you serviced us well (plus a rainbow one rainy evening).

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bob “Florida bob” peter

bob “Florida bob” peter

3 years ago

Large Park you can drive through with parking has kids play area. Football pitches cricket pitches. And has a Burn running through it easy access to Cameron Toll centre shopping coffee etc

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Lesley B

Lesley B

6 years ago

This is a large well maintained park. There is an area used for football, rugby & cricket. Also a childrens play area & enclosed basketball court. The green gym equipment (static bike, treadmill, rower & cross trainer) and a static table tennis table have been a great addition to the park. It is a good sized space to walk or run around and people also walk their dogs in the park. There is free parking in the shopping centre and you can walk through to the park.

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Andy Stewart

Andy Stewart

8 years ago

Has a great well maintained children's play park with some parking. Lots of open green space bordered on the north side by tall mature trees screening the Cameron Toll shopping centre. In the evenings expect to see rugby, football and cricket clubs either playing or training on the pitches. It's also the location of a community centre, changing rooms and a cafe.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Inch Park

Is Inch Park free to visit?

Entry to Inch Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Inch Park suitable for?

Inch Park is suitable from newborn up to age 12.

Is Inch Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Inch Park.

Is there parking at Inch Park?

Yes — Inch Park has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Inch Park?

Yes, food is available on site at Inch Park.

Is Inch Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Inch Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Inch Park?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Inch Park.

How do I get to Inch Park by public transport?

Inch Park is well-served by public transport.
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